I finally figured out why my Ficus lyrata kept dropping leaves—I was moving it around too much
PlantParent·11 June 2026Community
I finally figured out why my Ficus lyrata kept dropping leaves—I was moving it around too much! Once I found a bright spot near my west-facing window and stopped fussing with it, it's actually thriving now. Still nervous about watering though. Does anyone else struggle with the balance between keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged? I'd love to hear how often you water yours, especially since mine seems to need less in winter.